Tour of the Palace of Versailles
Discover the world’s most famous royal palace on this half-day trip from Paris. The Palace of Versailles is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore its main rooms and its magnificent gardens.
Itinerary
Depart from central Paris either in the morning or in the afternoon on a luxury air-conditioned coach and head to Versailles, the capital of France during several years in the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth century.
Upon arrival at the Palace of Versailles, the residence of the Kings of France from 1682 until 1789, you will skip the long lines and follow your guide straight into the building. The official guide will walk you through the main rooms of the royal residence, including the magnificent King’s Grand Apartment, the Queen’s Grand Apartment and the breath-taking Hall of Mirrors, where the Treaty of Versailles was signed in 1919, ending World War I.
After exploring the stately palace, you’ll have time to stroll through the beautiful gardens at your own pace. You can visit the Petit and Grand Trianon (access not included in the tour). The green-space is exquisitely designed with over 200 statues, various types of trees, plants, flowers, fountains and ponds.
After a half-day marvelling at one of the most dreamlike palaces in the world, you’ll return to Paris.
Musical Fountain Show
Between the months of April and October, Versailles organizes the “Grandes Eaux”, when the palace’s fountains come to life with music. The show takes place every Saturday and Sunday and on certain public holidays. If you don’t want to miss this marvellous show, check out the following tour:
Schedule
Both the guided tour and the visit with an audioguide take place in the morning and the afternoon, (at 8:15 or 8:45 in the morning depending on the time of year and 2 pm in the afternoon). You can choose the time which best suits you when making the reservation.
Independent half-day trip
If you prefer to discover the Palace of Versailles at your own pace, you can book a cheaper half-day trip with an audio guide. The audio guide tour is available both in the morning and afternoon.
Price
More Information
Duration
4-5 hours.
Language
The tour is exclusively in English.
Included
Return transportation on a luxury air
conditioned coach.
Skip the line ticket to the Palace of Versailles.
Official English speaking guide (depending on the chosen option).
Not included
Access to the Gardens of Versailles (€9 per person).
Visit to the Gallery of Coaches.
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
Ticket
You will receive an email with your ticket attached which you must print out and show on the day of the activity.
Frequently asked questions
-
Q - ¿Se puede llevar carrito de bebé durante la excursión? Can I bring a stroller/pushchair on the excursion?
A - No.
-
Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you still have more questions, check out our section on frequently asked questions. If you need help to book an activity or have any enquiries, please contact us.
Accessibility
No (not suitable for people with reduced mobility).
Meeting point
2 rue des Pyramides, 75001.
